Trail Blazers sign rookie Luke Babbitt

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Inside Hoops

Jul
6

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed rookie forward Luke Babbitt. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. He is a rookie selected in the first round and therefore is on the NBA rookie salary scale.

“We are extremely excited to officially call Luke a Trail Blazer and feel like he will be a valuable member of our team and the Portland community,” said Trail Blazers Director of College Scouting Chad Buchanan. “He personifies what we value most in our players – hard work, unselfishness and character.”

Portland acquired the rights to Babbitt, the 16th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, along with forward Ryan Gomes from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for guard/forward Martell Webster on draft day, June 24, 2010.